Associate Technical Consultant, Power Systems

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international energy consulting firm is looking for an Associate Technical Consultant to join their Birmingham offices. You will develop solutions for major electricity sector challenges while collaborating internationally with team members. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in electrical engineering and be proficient in C++, MATLAB, and other tools. This hybrid position offers a dynamic career path focused on growth and development. Strong analytical skills and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the electric power industry and systems.
• Ability to identify consulting business opportunities.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Work on consulting assignments to develop solutions.
• Propose engineering solutions based on client needs.
• Conduct market studies and policy support.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

GaBi Dfx

Homer

Python

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

PowerApps

VBA

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Advanced degrees preferred (Masters, PhD, MBA)

Job description

Description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy has an exciting new opportunity for a Associate Technical Consultant, Power Consulting you’ll be responsible for the development of advisory projects for major electricity sector agents, including distribution, transmission, retailer, generators in helping them deal with regulatory, economic and electricity challenges. Assists in the building and retention of long‑lasting relationships with internal and external customers to support profitable growth and ongoing satisfaction.

Please note this position is of a hybrid nature (2/3 days working from our central Birmingham offices). Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position (including post visa).

How you’ll make an impact

• Work in an environment of international collaboration within the different Power Consulting units, working on consulting assignments, using established standards, methods and technologies, to develop solutions and resolve issues
• Propose technical and engineering solutions to meet the client needs and actively seek feedback for improvement
• Conduct work (e.g., research, market studies, qualitative and quantitative analysis and policy support, report writing and presentation development) across a range of international climate and energy projects
• Help drive project proposals including proposed approaches, timelines, staffing plans, and budgets
• Cooperation and work in teams with leading specialists together with Hitachi Energy well‑defined career path ensures exciting and motivating career with fast development along own interests and personality traits
• You will be living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems or similar is required
• Advanced degrees preferred (Masters, PhD, MBA)
• Experience and knowledge of the electric power industry, market, systems and equipment’s
• Confident in Identifying opportunities for new and repeating consulting business
• Knowledge such as: C++, MATLAB, Simulink, GaBi Dfx, Homer, Python and Microsoft office pack, specially Excel, PowerBI, PowerApps and VBA
• You have an analytic and solution‑oriented working style
• To successfully take on this position, you need the ability to plan and prioritize, also systemic thinking.
• Fluency in English written and spoken
• Knowledge in additional sectors such as: electric transport, battery storage, wind offshore, hydrogen, virtual power plants, beneficial

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